Alaska placer mines yield 297,900 oz., best year since '42

Placer and lode mines in the state of Alaska collectively turned out 297,900 oz. gold in 1989, the highest amount produced since 1942. The precious yellow metal was also the most valuable mineral commodity produced last year, accounting for 39%...

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